Design Associate - WaterWastewater

Olsson offers its clients a full spectrum of water and wastewater services including a complete line of planning design permitting and construction phase services. Maintaining water quality is Olssons number one concern and we are able to respond to a broad set of client demands in a timely and costeffective manner.

As a Design Associate on our Water/Wastewater team you will utilize your diversified design experience to perform complex drafting assignments requiring the application of standardized techniques. You will recommend design techniques and minor design changes to ensure the best approach to solve engineering and design needs. You will be able to work well independently and may direct efforts of less experienced staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed design work on projects including preparation of drawings and layouts reviewing project specifications and performing design calculations.
• Conducts research on various design concepts and techniques and develops approaches to enhance project design work.
• Performs complex computeraided design assignments and ensures designs align with project objectives and quality standards.
• May review drawings prepare project cost estimates and attend client meetings.
• Maintains project documentation including drawings specifications and project correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of environmental impacts or other project studies.
• May supervise coordinate and review work for less experienced staff members.
• May be required to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions and on project sites in various stages of construction.

Our diverse range of projects encompasses water/wastewater conveyance systems including linear drafting and design using AutoCAD Civil 3D for pump stations lift stations sanitary sewer piping water piping water storage tanks and water supply tanks. You may also be involved in water/wastewater treatment facility projects utilizing Revit and other 3D modeling software.

Qualifications :

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Associates degree in drafting or related field preferred.
• 8 years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit.  
• Excellent interpersonal problemsolving and decisionmaking skills and the ability to generate effective solutions to complex problems.
• An understanding of highlevel engineering design capabilities and advanced knowledge of applicable technologies.
• Ability to understand water and wastewater system components.

Additional Information :

Olsson is a nationally recognized employeeowned firm specializing in planning and design engineering field services environmental and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today were here to improve communities by making them more sustainable better connected and more efficient. Simply put we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee youll receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc. plus youll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Typical hourly rate for this position is $38 to $51 and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age or military status.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime